Trading Assistant

Sainsbury's; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Trading Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring a well-prepared store that meets customer needs. This dynamic position involves collecting stock, serving customers, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. Embrace the opportunity to work in a team-oriented atmosphere while developing new skills and enjoying generous benefits. Your contributions will enhance the shopping experience and help foster a welcoming community space. If you're enthusiastic and detail-oriented, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

10% Discount Card

Free Food and Hot Drinks

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Company Pension Scheme

Sainsbury’s Share Schemes

Shopping Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Friendly and enthusiastic about helping customers.
• Detail-oriented and responsible in maintaining store standards.

Responsibilities

• Collecting stock and replenishing shelves to keep the store tidy.
• Serving customers and providing product recommendations.
• Checking the freshness of produce and assisting with deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Digital Tools Learning

Education

School-Leaving Age

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Collecting stock from the warehouse using heavy roll cages (up to 15KG) to replenish items across the store, keeping our shelves tidy and well-presented
• Serving customers by supporting with questions and proactively offering help
• Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations
• Checking the freshness of produce and grocery products
• Assisting across the store and supporting with deliveries as needed

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment and thrives in teamwork
• Responsible, proactive, and able to solve problems independently
• Flexible and committed to working to a high standard across the store, with opportunities to learn new skills
• Open to learning new digital tools and technologies
• Detail-oriented, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store to enhance customer experience

Working for us has great rewards:

We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training, including:

• Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s on Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
• Free food and hot drinks: Provided for colleagues in all stores
• Holiday entitlement: Generous, based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension: Company matches between 4-7.5% of contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: Purchase shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts: Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
• Wellbeing support: Including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and guidance

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply early.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their potential, and every customer feels welcome. We offer support for families, carers, and provide resources to support colleagues' development. Our internal networks promote representation and help remove barriers. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit our website. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Responsibilities:

Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are the same. They serve as the heart of the community, offering value, quality, and service. As a Trading Assistant, you’ll ensure the store is well-prepared to meet customer needs and maintain high standards.

Eligibility:

• You must be above the school-leaving age in your country (GOV.UK)
• You must have the right to work in the UK
• If working hours include before 6am or after 11pm, you must be at least 18 years old